EP 497 | OCTOBER 1, 2024

Blocking AI Scraper Bots; HPE, Arista Reach for Bigger Slices of the Enterprise

This week we discuss serious bugs in HPE APs and Cisco Catalyst 9K switches, the benefits of bug bounties, how HPE is adding third-party device monitoring to Aruba Central, whether Arista can succeed at positioning CloudVision as a management platform for all of enterprise networking, and more tech news. | LISTEN NOW

SPONSORED | SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Security and Operational Benefits of Fortinet Unified SASE

Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE, brings together networking and cloud-delivered security services. On today’s Tech Bytes podcast we with talk with sponsor Fortinet about Unified SASE; that is, where a single provider offers both the networking and cloud elements of the service. We discuss essential elements of Unified SASE, Fortinet’s notion of sovereign SASE, bringing in GenAI into the offering, and more. | LISTEN NOW

EP 084 | OCTOBER 1, 2024

Straight Talk from Cisco's CIO (Sponsored)

Cisco’s CIO, Fletcher Previn, talks about how to create a technology culture, what it’s like being “customer zero”, and other challenges and  tribulations of running IT from inside one of the world’s largest tech companies. | LISTEN NOW

EP 033 | OCTOBER 1, 2024

AI and Machine Learning 101 for Cybersecurity

The terms "AI" and "machine learning (ML)" get thrown around pretty regularly in IT and cybersecurity. On today's Packet Protector we get an introduction to AI and ML to help you ask the right questions when vendors tout their latest AI-infused products. Our guest is Jeff Crume, a distinguished engineer and cybersecurity architect at IBM. Jeff clarifies the distinctions between AI, machine learning, and deep learning; the role of foundational models; the differences between a programmed system and a learning system; and more. | LISTEN NOW

EP 037 | OCTOBER 1, 2024

Is Wi-Fi 7 the Game Changer We've Been Waiting For?

Wi-Fi 7 brings new features and capabilities to the market, such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and airtime optimization, which can enhance throughput and reduce latency. In today’s episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Phil Morgan explore the advancements and practical implications of Wi-Fi 7. Phil shares his experiences testing Wi-Fi 7 with various access points and client devices. | LISTEN NOW

EP 252 | OCTOBER 2, 2024

(Re)Building Cloudflare’s Millions-of-Logs-Per-Second Logging Pipeline

Cloudflare's transition from SysLog-NG to OpenTelemetry is the topic of discussion on Day Two DevOps. Guests Colin Douch and Jayson Sena from Cloudflare explain the reasons behind the migration, including the need for better scalability, memory safety, and maintainability. They talk about why they chose OpenTelemetry and delve into challenges such as ensuring uninterrupted customer traffic and optimizing performance. They also share lessons learned. | LISTEN NOW

EP 161 | OCTOBER 3, 2024

Compressing the IPv6 Deployment Timeline

In this episode we discuss the complexities of deploying IPv6 on a compressed timeline. We cover the need for careful planning, training, and understanding the protocol's nuances. The conversation looks at the risks of delaying deployment, the benefits of incremental implementation, and the global momentum towards IPv6 adoption. | LISTEN NOW

EP 004 | OCTOBER 4, 2024

DevOps, NetOps, and Batman, Part 2

Guest Tom McGonagle, the creator of GitNops, is back with host Scott Robohn for part two of their GitNops discussion. They talk about the principles and applications of GitNops in network operations, including automated testing, the collaborative role of GitHub, and the challenges of ensuring accurate configurations before deployment. | LISTEN NOW

EP 752 | OCTOBER 4, 2024

How Digital Twins Enable Smarter Network Ops, Troubleshooting (Sponsored)

Our topic today is digital twins. Sponsor Forward Networks offers software that creates a "mathematically accurate" copy of your network, be it on prem or in the cloud. We talk about what "mathematically accurate" actually means, and how a digital twin can support network operations including change control, network automation, visibility, and troubleshooting.| LISTEN NOW